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Originally published by Ghafla! (Entertainment)entertainment
October 6, 2025
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Litein Boys’ Parents Slapped With Ksh 69 Million Fine For Student Rampage
Parents of students at Litein Boys’ High School in Kericho County are facing a colossal bill of nearly Ksh 70 million to cover the cost of destruction caused by a violent student riot that led to the school’s indefinite closure in September 2025. The school’s Board of Manag..
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Parents at Litein Boys' High School in Kericho County are being charged a collective Ksh 69,578,795 to repair damage from a student riot in September 2025, leading to an individual fine of approximately Ksh 49,699 per student.
- The unrest, triggered by complaints about food and denied permission to watch an English Premier League match, resulted in an administration block valued at Ksh 18 million being torched, along with other substantial destruction.
- The Parents Association (PA) is challenging the fine, arguing it is excessive and stating that the Board of Management (BOM) is prioritizing payment over addressing the root causes of recurring unrest.
- Kericho Governor Eric Mutai confirmed that at least eight boys have been arrested in connection with the widespread damage.
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